Pettigrew in South Dakota Delegation Debate
The Huronite reviews Pettigrew's role in the St Louis delegation talk. It argues coalition, not demand, should place the South Dakota senator on the ticket to advance railroad control and silver principles. The piece criticizes factional talk and endorses unity for Republican success in the state.
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Senator Pettigrew
Republican Party
South Dakota
Blade
Pettigrew
Letcher Blade
Honor Bright
Bro
Davis
Allison
Iowa
Touronire
Lowa
St. Louis
United States
Local Figure Harvey C Jewett Nominated for St Louis Delegation
Aber deen businessman Harvey C Jewett a leading candidate for the St Louis Republican convention delegate. Brown County will likely present his name with strong support while he stresses independence and dedication to advancing state business interests. He offers no personal ends beyond aiding a presidential nomination and adhering to Republican will.
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Harvey C. Jewett
Aberdeen
Jewett
Huron
St. Louis
Brown
Allison
United States
Gubernatorial Republican Candidate List Analyzed
The Huronite weighs six potential governors from Ringstad Jolley Hale Herreid Adame Nye Phillips Gifford and notes two are unlikely, two are newcomers with no state political prominence, two have congressional experience, and two have long held office with honor in the state.
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Ringstad
Union
Jolley
Clay
Hale
Bon Homme
Herreid
McPherson
Adame
Brown
Greeley
Denver
Nye Phillips
Minnehaha
Gifford
Lincoln
South Dakota promises tough times and steady effort
A travel report from a 6,000 mile journey portrays widespread hardship, praising South Dakota’s harsh yet vigorous character. It argues cheap lands lure but demand hard work to subdue forests, while mild climates elsewhere sap energy and fail to reward the poor.
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South Dakota
Eldorado
Alexandria Hearld
Political observer predicts Pettigrew faction dominance in Minnehaha
A seasoned political observer visiting Sioux Falls reports all factional headquarters visited and states with confidence that Pettigrew's followers will control Minnehaha county. He claims friends will carry every ward in the city and most precincts in the county with few exceptions.
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Sioux Falls
Pettigrew
Minnehaha County
Potatoes as Fuel and Cold Elm Anecdotes
Ancestral queries on using potatoes as fuel arise from a man near AberDeen noting their high water content. The piece recalls Jim Walker of the Brookings hotel who claimed a frozen green elm was as effective as dry maple for burning in old blockade days, surprising travelers.
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Aberdeen
Jim Walker
Brookings Hotel
Senators Divided on Tariff Bill With 22 to 33 Loss
Senate voting shows Pettigrew in favor with a pair to Gibson, Kyle opposed, and both Iowa and Minnesota senators backing the measure. Thurston of Nebraska and Hansbrough of North Dakota supported it. Allen of Nebraska and Roach of North Dakota opposed. The motion to take up failed 22 to 33.
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Senate
Pettigrew
Gibson
Kyle
Iowa
Minnesota
Thurston
Nebraska
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Allen
Roach
West Desires Allison for President Says Marching Support
For forty years Mr. Allison has championed western interests and growth. The west should back him as the candidate who can surely win the presidency, more so than any other named option like Rick.
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Allison
Senator Allison
Rick
Artesian Well Guide for James Valley Residents
A call to residents to study how to make, pay for, and use artesian wells. The article urges no man in James Valley to abandon these questions until clear answers are established.
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James Valley
Silver as Honest Money and Its National Duty
The text defends silver as pure honest metal and condemns those who dishonor it. It argues that trust in silver as money is essential for the country and condemns speculative or dishonest actions harming the monetary standard.
Mrs Cleveland Weighs Public Support With Strong Endorsement
The author notes Mrs Cleveland now gives the administration positive weight, reflecting her long influence on its popularity. She weighs 196 pounds described as the weight of a barrel of the best family flour, implying firm support and stability.
Dell Rapids Tribune Flags Tie With Pettigrew
The Dell Rapids South Dakota Tribune boasts alignment with Senator Pettigrew for the first time in years while noting no change in its own stance. The Minneapolis Tribune is referenced as context.
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Dell Rapids
S. D
Tribune
Senator Pettigrew
Minneapolis Tribune
Tariff Standby Sparks Gloom Ahead of National Conventions
The piece critiques New England and New York gold bug arrogance as national conventions approach. It argues that their refusal to accept a tariff with free silver threatens the success of the former movement.
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New England
New York
Douglas County Delegation Names Tom Roberts for Auditor
The Armour Herald notes the Douglas county republican delegation will nominate Tom Roberts of the Armour Chronicle for state auditor at the state convention. The paper calls Roberts a strong candidate and officer potential.
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Armour Herald
Douglas County
Tom Roberts
Armour Chronicle
Tom
Editor Shannon Called at Forum Office
Sioux Falls Forum notes editor Shannon of the Huron Horonire visited the Forum office Tuesday. The columnists joke he resembles his editorials and suggests the editor may have the manuscript in mind after two nights out with the staff.
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Shannon
The
Huron Horonire
Sioux Falls
Kellam Case Alignment with Attorney General Opinion
The attorney-general fully agrees with State's Attorney Holmes on the Kellam case and adds that Kellam was in severe mental aberration, likely explaining his apparent cowardice.
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Holmes
Kellam
Bank Examiner Reports Lawher Bank in Mitchell in Good Shape
The examiner reports Lawher bank in Mitchell is in good condition and likely to resume business soon. The Huronite expresses hope the report proves true, while John PD remains praised as a nobleman whether the bank sinks or swims.
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Lawher Bank
Mitchell
John PD
Earth
Aging politicians mockeries in Dakota banter
Columnists in Minneapolis and Sioux Falls spar over age and memory as Hovrontre recalls Lincoln in the 1850s while the deacon’s long public life is praised. A playful exchange jokes about spring chickens and gray hairs, noting fifteen years before the 1850s and aging in public life.
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Shannon
Huron Hovrontre
South Dakota
Abraham Lincoln
Minneapolis Tribune
Janius
Sioux Falls Press
Appointment to South Dakota Board of Regents
An executive note dated February 29 1896 from Pierre announces Gov OC. Scofield appoints Dr G J Coller of Brookings as a six year member of the Board of Regents starting March 1 1896, to succeed W H Jordan whose term ends that date.
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Pierre
J. W. Shannon
Board of Regents
Huron
G. J. Coller
Brookings
W. H. Jordan
OC. &. Sxetpor
True Convention City in Yankton Herald Fraternal Wisdom
Heron stands as the convention city this year with a Republican gathering and a populist convention set for July fourteenth. The piece highlights Yankton as a select host location for political events.
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Yankton Herald
Heron
Creamery Firms Prolific in South Dakota During Period
The article notes that two or three creamery companies are incorporated daily in South Dakota and Homemire estimates that in one town alone about $12,000 has been distributed to farmers through this agency.
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Minneapolis Tribune
South Dakota
Homemire
University Pranks End With Kidnapping in Fon du Lac
In Fon du Lac a group from Lawrence University dragged a secretly married student from his room and paraded him around town on a plank while he wore only a night shirt, a bold campus incident that drew police attention.
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the Higher Education
Minneapolis Tribune
Fonda Lac
Lawrence University
Gamble All Right Castalia Republican Leader Questioned
The Letcher Blade laments that Congressman Gamble has no clear leader after voting for the senate silver substitute for the bond bill. The Blade claims Gamble alone represented his party from this state in Washington, while Gamble aligned with constituent sentiment.
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Gamble
Castalia
Congressman Gamble
Senate
Blade
Washington
Printer Rules of Competition
Vermillion Republican reports the Dakota Republican print ing department will stop taking bids from any source in competition with real estate jobbers and down draft amateurs. The paper vows to deliver work equal to any state office at fair prices and urges patrons to avoid mean penny per line print shops. The move comes after pride in invested capital and skilled staff, with a pledge to stay and a request to be excused from further bidding.
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Vermillion Republican
Dakota Republican
Canning
Citizens Meeting Initiates Housing Plans for State Convention
In city hall on Thursday Alderman Jarvis chaired a meeting to arrange lodging for Republican state convention attendees on March 25. Ward committees were formed to count volunteers for sleeping space, reporting to an executive committee including Chamberlain Kent Pyle Rowley Pay. A follow up meeting will be scheduled by the executive committee.
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Republican Party
Alderman Jarvis
Altoona Township Elects Citizens Ticket for Local Offices
The Altoona township election on Tuesday produced a total win for the citizens ticket. Winners include Supervisors B. Laverty chair man C. A. Porter Alva Gee Clerk J. F. Fulton Treasurer E. Wilson Assessor J. M. O'Brien Justices of the Peace R. B. Smith James Wisener and Constables E. A. Gould Geo. A. Poe. A competing people's ticket also appeared with several close results.
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B. Laverty
C. A. Porter
Alva Gee
J. F. Fulton
E. Wilson
J. M. O’brien
R. B. Smith
James Wisener
E. A. Gould
Geo. A. Poe
White Wine of Tar Syrup Promises Relief for Consumption
A Brookline Station couple report their wife improved after using White Wine of Tar Syrup, claiming relief from advanced pulmonary consumption and recommending the remedy after four bottles.
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Brookline Station
J. R. Fly
Susan E. Fly
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